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Woman arrested on suspicion of stealing from JCPenney after dropping keys to getaway car

Jun 29, 2021 at 04:43 pm by Voice Wire

Two women are seen stuffing bags full of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen items at JCPenney at Stones River Town Centre but dropped the keys to the getaway vehicle.... Read More

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Rutherford County's workhouse adds mechatronics classes for inmates

Jun 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center recently launched a new program that is geared toward reducing recidism by preparing inmates for release and reentry into t.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Reasons to Rediscover Patterson Park Community Center

Jun 29, 2021 at 09:11 am by Laura Beth Payne

Depending on your side of town, Patterson Park is either on your regular visit list, or just one of those places that doesn't make it on your radar. Tucked into downtown just.... Read More

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MTSU survey: Tennessee consumers more optimistic heading into summer

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:15 am by Voice Wire

Outlook among Tennessee consumers has improved heading into the summer months, but the improvement was the result of two offsetting trends, according to the latest statewide s.... Read More

'Rhythm and Resonance' Art Exhibit Opens June 29 in City Rotunda

Jun 29, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

The public is invited to the summer City Hall rotunda exhibit Rhythm and Resonance: Expressionism in Stereo featuring works by artists Dalia Garcia and Deb Wellborn. The exhib.... Read More

Ask Ellie: Why don't we make up for lost education with year-round schools post-COVID

Jun 29, 2021 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Ellie: School is out for summer. But getting through COVID was, it seems, like an extended summer vacation and a loss of an entire school year. I don’t un.... Read More

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Photos: Murfreesboro Boat Day 2021

Jun 28, 2021 at 02:34 pm by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation's Boat Day was held Saturday at the Manson Pike Trailhead of the Murfreesboro Greenway System. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boads were provided.... Read More

Survey shows strong opposition to landfill expansion

Jun 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire

At 6 p.m. Monday, June 28 at the Rutherford County Courthouse, the Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion of Middle Po.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy Richard Tidwell and bloodhound Fred

Endangered girl hugs Sheriff's K9 Fred for locating her in DeKalb County

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:31 am by Lisa Marchesoni

A missing and endangered 6-year-old girl hugged Rutherford County Sheriff’s bloodhound Fred after he rescued her Friday in DeKalb County, said Fred’s handler, K9 D.... Read More

Tennessee ranks among states with best roads in the nation

Jun 28, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl

According to a recent survey, Tennessee has something more of which to be proud. It might be unexpected too. Tennessee has the best roadways in the Southeast and few states na.... Read More

Poetry: Tennessee Nights in June

Jun 28, 2021 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Tennessee Nights In June~by P Jackson It was one of those Tennesseenights in Junesome call it a “southern swoon”when summer’s breathdrips heavy of lilacand.... Read More

Rutherford County adopts School Facilities Tax

Jun 23, 2021 at 02:58 pm by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Commissioners voted unanimously at Thursday’s County Commission meeting to adopt the “School Facilities Tax” in lieu of the Rutherford Coun.... Read More

Murfreesboro police detectives charge second man in March homicide

Jun 23, 2021 at 12:30 pm by Voice Wire

Three months after a violent murder on South University and Sevier streets, a second man has been charged by Murfreesboro Police detectives. Dimetrius Raymond Ford, 28, will.... Read More

Murfreesboro police make arrest in 2020 homicide at a local apartment complex

Jun 23, 2021 at 12:15 pm by Voice Wire

Criminal Investigations Division detectives have solved a 2020 homicide with the arrest of a 19-year-old man, according to a press release from the Murfreesboro Police Departm.... Read More

Rutherford Health Department moves COVID-19 testing & vaccination location back to Burton Street

Jun 23, 2021 at 09:13 am by Voice Wire

Rutherford County Health Department will be changing its vaccination and testing site beginning Monday, June 28. The COVID-19 vaccination site will be movi.... Read More